Hello, ladies!So tell us what's new! Does anyone have any new books or movies to recommend to help pass the time? Also, does anyone want to propose a topic for our live chat Thursday at 2 pm Eastern/11 am Pacific? Or, we can keep it open to discuss anything.

It is wonderful to hear from you! What excellent advice. Something I regret is not letting go of what was beyond my control. I couldn't accept what was happening. In any case, I'm so happy to hear where you and your little one are now!

Hello! Here's something to get the week started with some positive thoughts.!

Tell us the most important thing you've learned while on bedrest. It can be philosophical or something practical (like knitting or a craft, or something you read in a book about newborn care) or something silly or fun (like how many animals have blue tongues: bit.ly/1QSkfen)

I'll start. When I was on bedrest, I learned that there is only so much in life you can control. For everything else, you just HAVE to let go. (I also learned that my husband has NO idea how to fold towels, but he CAN cook. )

Hello, ladies!You all are doing the most important job in the world and you deserve all the support you can get!

The last couple of weeks on the Live Chat have been pretty slow. It would mean a lot to me, and especially the other bedrest moms here, if we could count on more of you to come out. It can be a lot of fun! Please let us know if you will be on the chat on Thursday.

A big welcome to the many new members of the Keep 'Em Cookin' community who have joined us this past week! I'm thrilled you found us! And many thanks to ALL of you for the great support you're providing one another. You are an amazing group of women!

I thought I'd do a fun question this week, to help keep you focused on the end goal: What do you dream of doing with your baby someday? Is there a certain activity? A hobby you'd like to share? A place to go? Tell us!

Hi, Flickatodd! I'm sorry I'm just now responding. I was away with my husband and my two bedrest kiddos. What a scary situation you're going through. How have things been this past week? I'm relieved to hear you will be having weekly ultrasounds. I hope that will give you some reassurance. Sending positive thoughts your way!

“I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.”-- Margaret Thatcher

And you will get your own way, ladies! One day at a time...

Do any of you have a mantra or something you say to yourself to stay motivated during bedrest? For me, my mantra was: "Right now, I am exactly where I am supposed to be." Also, "These weeks (or months) will change the life of my child forever."

I hope each of you will schedule something today to anticipate. For example:

*Order a new book/movie/game that you have been wanting.*Have a great friend bring you lunch or dinner from a favorite place.*Ask someone to finally take care of that thing around the house that has been driving you crazy but you just haven't felt comfortable asking.

Remember that you are an important person doing an important job! Don't hesitate to ask for the care and attention you need.

What's the craziest thing someone has said to you while you've been on bedrest? Here are my faves from my two pregnancies:

1) You're STILL pregnant? Maybe you didn't even need to be on bedrest.2) I shouldn't say this, but you really remind me of Jabba the Hut.3) "How are you doing?" ... said by a (male) doctor strolling right into my hospital room and starting up a conversation (and continuing it!) while I was using the bedpan!!!4) Let me know if you need any help. I can give you the number of my cleaning lady.